LOWER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT--Flight Clubs
There are several wonderful opportunities for lower school students at Nashville Christian School. Whether your student is interested in reading, running, or learning a new skill, there is something for everyone!
Code With Us
Students will develop an understanding of algorithms, and conditions, and events. They will learn variables, data types, objects, classes, and properties. Students will develop functions to organize and reuse code and learn the importance of critical thinking in programming. The instructor is virtual and the class is facilitated by an NCS teacher.
Lego
Lego Club is a fun time for Lego lovers to let their creativity shine as they work in groups to complete Lego STEM challenges or free builds. Students from grades 1-5 are invited to join Lego Club. The club encourages students to use their imaginations and work together. All materials for the club are provided by the facilitator.
Board Game Club
Playing a board game is like exercise for your brain. Playing stimulates brain areas that are responsible for memory formation and complex thought processes for all ages. Engaging in play assists in practicing essential cognitive skills, such as decision making, higher level strategic thinking, and problem solving. Students in the board game club will learn the rules to classic board games, and play them during the club. Grades k-5 are invited to come learn and play.
JR. CHEER
Kindergarten through 5th grade girls have the opportunity to learn cheers from the Varsity Cheerleaders and participate on the sidelines at a football game. The Jr. Cheerleaders practice once a week for 6 weeks to prepare the dance and cheers for an Elementary Pep Rally and Halftime show. This is a great opportunity to build community and develop school spirit. This enrichment is a fundraiser for the NCS Varsity Cheerleaders.
Karaoke Klub
Students in grades 2nd through 5th can participate in our new Karaoke Klub. Have fun singing duets and solos with a microphone and compete in lip sync battles as well. Have a blast while learning some new songs and some harmonies too. Learn how to perform, blend your voice with others, and memorize lyrics.
Active Eagles in the AM
This club is open to the entire lower school as an opportunity to start your day off with a little exercise. What a great way to start your day and get your blood flowing before school! Each morning the track is open to students from 7:15-7:35 to run or walk laps. For every 5 miles a student completes, they will earn a sneaker keychain. Students can come any day that they can and miss any day that they need to. It's a great opportunity for exercise, sunshine, and a chance to chat with your friends.
Cursive Boot Camp
This is a five week afterschool class taught by Mrs. Hamilton, an occupational therapist who has years of experience teaching students in third through fifth grade how to read and write in cursive. The classes meet on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday each week from 2:45-3:30. This class is for beginning cursive writers and those who need more encouragement and experience with this skill. Snacks and praise are provided.
Group Piano
This class allows students to receive semi-private piano instruction with a small group of peers. They will learn how to read music, play chords, and compose their own songs! Students will have the opportunity to perform for a recital at the end of the semester.
Maker Space Club
Students will be provided with the time, space, supplies, and inspiration to create. This is a special time for students to stretch their creativity and get a little messy. If your child loves to create, this is the club for them. We meet on Thursdays from 3:00-4:15.
Tennis Club
This is a beginner level tennis club that will focus on eye hand coordination, racquet skills, foot work, scoring, and fun games. We meet on Mondays from 3:00-4:15.
The Clubs below are occasionally offered:
Sewing Club
Sewing Club meets weekly after school for an entire semester. Students learn hand stitching techniques through a variety of sewing projects. Four different stitches are taught as well as many sewing techniques and the use of sewing tools.
Engineering for Kids
We put the excitement in S.T.E.M. education by offering age appropriate, inquiry based, hands-on-learning for children through fun activities from designing and constructing rockets, hot air balloons, and roller coasters to LEGO Robotics and video game designing.
Stem Club
STEM Club is an after school club that brings together 3rd through 5th grade students that achieve high scores on their standardized tests, and are “high flyers” in their classrooms. Flight Club students build, perform, and create, all while constantly thinking “outside the box!"
Taekwondo Club
In the Taekwondo Club, students will learn respect, self-control, self-confidence, safety awareness, the importance of honesty, and physical self-defense techniques. Students will receive instructions on how to earn their White Belt on the first day of class!
S.T.E.A.M. (SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, INTERPRETED THROUGH ENGINEERING & THE ARTS, WITH THE INTEGRATION OF MATHEMATICAL ELEMENTS)
Students learn to organize with math while they research as scientists and historians by using technology. S-T-E-M with the A includes • Sharing knowledge with communication and language arts, “voice” – impact, power, legacy • A working knowledge of manual and physical arts, including how-to and fitness • Better understanding of past and present cultures and aesthetics through the fine arts • Rhythmic and emotional use of math, physics, physiology, and often language, with the musical arts.
Running Club (KIDS ROCK MARATHON)
In the spring, students in kindergarten through 7th grade can register for the Kid's Rock Marathon and run as part of a team from Nashville Christian School. The kids run 25 miles in March and April during PE and at the Running Club after school. On the day of the marathon, the kids run their last mile and receive a medal as they cross the finish line. The Running Club for students participating in the Kids Rock Marathon meets once/week in March and April.
Homework Club
This club is offered every Tuesday and Thursday as a unique opportunity for your child to work with qualified teachers on homework and difficult classwork concepts. Homework Club is a wonderful choice for families with busy schedules and after-school activities!
Book Club
Every Monday your child will explore a new book through an interactive read aloud. After the story, he or she will choose from different hands-on and leveled activities to improve on reading, writing, and comprehension strategies. When extra time allows, students may work on independent reading or homework.
Craft Club
Craft Club meets once a month and allows students to be creative with many mediums. Many times the projects are themed, while other times, the students create using materials provided for them. This is a small group atmosphere with a variety of lower school ages involved.
Creative Writing Club
Creative Writing Club provides weekly opportunities for students of all lower school grade levels and writing abilities to write, share ideas, and collaborate with other students. A positive, productive, and creative forum is established in which students feel comfortable taking risks, thus building confidence, as they experiment with writing.